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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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